Deadline for Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance 2025

Applications for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance will close on Tuesday, 30 September 2025.

Many families get the payment automatically, so don’t need to apply.

But if you don’t get the Back to School Clothing and Footwear payment automatically, you will need to apply by Tuesday, 30 September 2025.

The payment can help with back to school costs. You can get:

• €160 for kids aged 4–11
• €285 for kids aged 12–22

If your child is between 18-22, they must be returning to full-time second-level education in a recognised school or college in the autumn of the year you apply.

Find out more about the 👉 Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance.